US Bridges

I 295 SB over Route 9 (westbrook St.)

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1 MI W US #1 · Structure no. 6532

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,580
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 SB over Route 9 (westbrook St.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over Route 9 (westbrook St.) in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,012 by 2036. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 295 SB
CrossesRoute 9 (westbrook St.)
Location1 MI W US #1
RouteInterstate 95
StateMaine
Coordinates43.63135, -70.31207
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,580 (2016)
Projected traffic40,012 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 SB over Route 9 (westbrook St.) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I 295 SB over Route 9 (westbrook St.) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I 295 SB over Route 9 (westbrook St.) carry?

About 28,580 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 SB over Route 9 (westbrook St.)?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB over Route 9 (westbrook St.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.